MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — President Donald Trump paid a visit to UFC 327 on Saturday night at the Kaseya Center in Miami, taking a front-row seat alongside UFC president Dana White.
President Trump was greeted with a loud reaction from the crowd as cameras followed his entrance, where he shook hands with attendees and greeted broadcast figures, including Joe Rogan.
Music by Kid Rock played during his walk-in, adding to the spectacle. Also nearby were several members of the Trump family, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor.
Inside the cage, Carlos Ulberg won the light heavyweight title, despite a knee injury during the fight.
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Paulo Costa stopped Azamat Murzakanov in the third round and later shook Trump’s hand cageside, per the Associated Press.
Josh Hokit earned a unanimous decision over Curtis Blaydes in a heavyweight slugfest, while UFC officials later announced a future fight involving Derrick Lewis.
Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker also went to a split decision, and veteran Cub Swanson closed his career with a first-round TKO of Nate Landwehr.